Under One Person, Mountain and Sea Painting Demon

"By the way, Lao You, what kind of technique did you cast just now? How could you clean up the traces left by the roots so easily!" After careful inspection, Hong Bin asked immediately.

"That's the mental technique I gained from using the insights I gained from Master Ziyang to complete my 'Green Ox Picture'. I call it 'Tao follows nature', which can enter the 'realm of nature' and bring it to the world." The power of the magic has been pushed to the extreme." You Fang did not hide anything and responded directly.

then……

"Hey!"

You Fang sat up with a little effort, and then waved his hands to the four people, indicating that they all should sit down as well.

Then, he explained all the adventures he had in the stone chamber, including the "Purple Yang Dao Fruit", which made the four people more and more shocked as they listened, with shock on their faces.

"Lao You, are you still a human being?" After listening to You Fang's story, Hong Bin directly pointed at his nose and said, his eyes full of envy and his face full of indignation.

Yes, they are the same people, the same cultivators, and the same people who are traveling together, but they have completely unequal encounters. Not only Hong Bin, but also Fu Chen and the other three people have fully felt that what is "people and people" The differences between people”.

And after this...

Since all the fine lines were eliminated, the true mysteries of the valley were fully revealed, so several people returned again to gain enlightenment in the valley.

At the same time, since You Fang entered the "realm of nature" with the help of the "Blue Ox Picture", he would naturally have many insights. He also took it out generously, and together with the harvest from the "Purple Sun Dao Fruit", The four of them started communicating...

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In this way, time passed again in the process of understanding and communication. It was not until the early morning of the next day that a group of five people finally walked out of the valley and left the "Twenty-Four Sections of Tongtian Valley".

Then, according to their original plan, they went all the way south into Hubei, then crossed all the way and went directly to Wudang Mountain.

Speaking of Wudang Mountain, it is really the sect force that was highlighted in the original work of "Under One Man". Not only are there many masters, but it is also another "holy place" for the Taoist sect, and the "Fenghou Qimen" in the "Eight Wonders" ” also comes from here.

Looking back at history, Wudang Mountain has also produced countless geniuses and strong men, and the inheritance in the sect is endless. Once, an extremely powerful figure like Lao Tianshi, "Kunyang Taoist" Zhang Sanfeng, was born and dominated the Chinese spiritual world for more than a hundred years. !

Because of this, even though You Fang has now obtained the "Purple Yang Dao Fruit" and the "Banjiao Green Ox Picture" has been completed, he still has a strong interest in Wudang Mountain.

However, the only thing that made him feel regretful was that the king had not yet gone to Wudang, and the "Fenghou Qimen" in the cave behind Wudang was still top secret. No matter from any angle, he had to suppress his curiosity. , unable to get a glimpse of the truth.

However, although it is a bit regretful, the five people in the group gained a lot from Wudang Mountain. In addition to sitting and discussing Taoism, they all gained something, and they also experienced the mystery of Wudang Tai Chi during the competition.

Like Quanzhen Longmen's boxing, this "Wudang Tai Chi" also emphasizes a "combination of hardness and softness." However, unlike Quanzhen Longmen's boxing, which takes inspiration from nature, "Wudang Tai Chi" follows the "yin and yang" principle. The way of "yi", one yin and one yang cooperate with each other, and the strength of hardness and softness is endless. It is worthy of being understood by "Kunyang Taoist", and it is extremely exquisite!

What surprised You Fang was that after seeing the "principle of yin and yang" displayed in "Wudang Tai Chi", he found that this boxing method was far beyond his original knowledge, and he even had a feeling that this might not be the case. It is simply a "boxing technique", but a "technical technique"...or a "gong technique".

Only then did he finally understand why, although they all belonged to the Quanzhen Longmen lineage, this "Wudang Tai Chi" was separated and taught only on Wudang Mountain. This may also be a unique inheritance of Wudang, containing the essence of Wudang. secret.

However, it is obvious that Wudang Mountain's attitude towards teaching "Tai Chi" is still quite open. When Youfang and Fuchen expressed their desire to learn a thing or two, they directly sent "Master Yunlong", Wang Ye's future master, to teach them personally.

Apart from Youfang and Fuchen, the one who studied the most seriously was Hong Bin. This was because in the process of learning boxing, he unexpectedly discovered that this boxing method had a surprising effect on the "harmony of yin and yang" in his body, so he became more serious about it.

In this way, the few people stayed on Wudang Mountain for five full days before they were able to integrate the basics of "Tai Chi". To improve in the future, they only need to practice diligently every day.

And because practicing Tai Chi itself has the magical effect of improving life, harmonizing yin and yang, and making the body and soul harmonious and solid, this has become a new "morning class" for the five people every morning.

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After leaving Wudang Mountain, the group of five people headed south again, leaving Hubei directly and entering Hunan as planned.

Compared with Hubei, the five people are expected to visit more forces in Hunan, and the first one to bear the brunt is the "Hunan Liu Family".

When talking about the "Hunan Liu Family", the first name that pops up in You Fang's mind is "Liu Yanyan", which is also the first real "danger" Zhang Chulan encountered when he first entered the alien world. ".

And this Liu Yanyan is also a descendant of the "Hunan Liu Family". The Liu family has been with corpses for generations and has studied the method of "removing corpses and controlling corpses", which is considered unique in this alien world.

However, precisely because of their weird methods and the tendency to scare others, the "Hunan Liu Family" is also of the same lineage as the Henan "Buying Water" family, choosing to "live in seclusion" and not easily appear in the eyes of the world. .

Of course, this was not a problem for You Fang and his party, who had the help of the company. According to the information provided by the company, they soon arrived at the "Liujia Village" located deep in the mountains.

After some exchanges and discussions, You Fang also became convinced that the methods of "removing corpses in western Hunan" actually belong to a branch of "weapon refining". The first thing they have to do before "removing corpses" is to "remove corpses" "Corpse Refining" is actually similar to "Conquering Objects" and "Transforming Objects".

Because of this, the Liu family also welcomed the arrival of You Fang and his entourage. Since they were both "weapon refiners", they had naturally heard the news from "Jiajia Village".

For them, this "Magic Machine Hundred Refining" method is naturally inevitable. It will greatly improve the "weapon refining" process. It cannot be said that it will allow them to break through something that has not been achieved in hundreds of years. Bottleneck, pushing "corpse driving" to a whole new level.

Therefore, after some discussions, the Liu family quickly agreed to sign an agreement with the company, and Youfang immediately called Director Zhao to arrange the signing immediately.

Just as the person in charge of the northwest side, Hua Feng, came personally, out of concern and curiosity about the travel side, the Liu family's contract signing this time was also made by the person in charge of Central China, Ren Fei, who came personally to answer all the questions. All processed.

Speaking of which, Ren Fei deserves to be the one with the deepest background among the seven regional leaders. As the only woman, her acting style is not inferior to that of the other leaders, and her main focus is to be "vigorous and resolute"...

From arriving to explaining all the situations to getting the whole thing done, the time it took was just a blink of an eye, but the matter was handled flawlessly, which really means "women are not inferior to men".

After that, like Hua Feng, Ren Fei also invited You Fang and others to have a casual meal alone and exchanged contact information. It was obvious that her purpose was the same as Hua Feng.

In particular, due to the influence from Guangxi, the Central China region is not at peace, so she has to try to avoid more troubles, and naturally has to keep a close eye on these "troublemakers".

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After bidding farewell to Ren Fei, the five of them hit the road again, heading south and entering the "Qinghe Miao Village".

Like those in Guangxi, the Miao people in Qinghe Miao Village also rely on "gu" to practice. There are many Gu masters in the clan, and there are also many capable people.

However, for You Fang, Hong Bin, Fu Chen and Tang Yingjie, their impressions of "Gu Masters" were not very good due to the previous incident in Huanglongxi Ancient Town.

In addition, the Gu Master's own methods are quite weird and difficult to detect, so they were very careful during the entire communication process, for fear that they might fall into some trap if they were not careful.

Unlike the four You Fang people, Xia Mingyu was born in the "witchcraft" and was of the same lineage as these "Gu Masters", so she was the most comfortable among them.

Similarly, he was also the one who gained the most among the five, because he found that this method of "gu master controlling poison" coincided with his previous ideas, and he couldn't help but feel extremely happy.

Therefore, in order for Xia Mingyu to have enough time to communicate, after the discussion, several people stayed here for two more days to experience the scenery of this Miao village.

It wasn't until Xia Mingyu was satisfied that the few of them said goodbye to the "Great Gu Master" of the Miao Village, left the Miao Village, and headed to the next place.

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After walking for another two days or so, a group of five people came to the "Jialong Mountain" in southern Hunan. According to the people around this mountain, this mountain was the location of the cave where they were afraid to leave their grandchildren when they were enshrined as gods. However, the five people knew that this was just nonsense. .

For ordinary people, even if they know that "The Romance of the Gods" is a novel, they still like to pursue the mythical color in it. But for strangers, it is just a story.

However, although "The Romance of the Gods" is a story, the "Earth Escape Technique" is not, and the "Earthly Immortal" lineage of the Chinese alien world is inherited here.

Yes, this is the sect of "Zhang Kun" in Biyou Village, and it is also the place where he was born. From the methods he displayed, it is not difficult to see the wonder of this "Earthly Immortal" technique.

Therefore, You Fang and his party went up the mountain without hesitation. Based on the information at hand, they quickly found the mountain gate of the "Dixing Immortal" lineage and expressed their intention to come.

As for the affairs of their group, the descendants of the "Earthly Immortal" lineage naturally heard a lot about it. As a small sect, thinking of the power behind these people, they naturally did not dare to neglect them.

As a result, the five of them entered the mountain gate smoothly, settled matters for discussion, and started a new round of communication...

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 187 The art of Waidan, Lu Linglong’s request for help!

Day two.

You Fang and his party left Jialong Mountain. After all, this line of "Earthly Immortal" is only a small sect, and its inheritance is relatively confidential, so what can be exchanged among them is very limited.

At this point, the forces they wanted to visit on this trip to Hunan had been visited, and the five of them continued southward, heading towards the border of Guangdong.

Speaking of which, in You Fang's plan, the Guangdong area is also a major focus of his travels. The reason is because the Taoist forces in this area are the representatives of the southern faction of the Taoist sect.

Among them, Guangdong has the "Luofu Nan Maoshan", which is a major branch of the Taoist Zhengyi sect in the south, while Hainan, which is adjacent to it, has the "Quanzhen Jindan Sect", and its ancestor "Qiongshan Taoist" Bai Yuchan is the "Southern branch". The founder of Quanzhen.

There is no doubt that Yu Fang wants to visit the "famous sects" of these two great sects one by one, just because the practice methods of these two sects are different from those he usually comes into contact with, which makes him want to experience them.

For example, what "Luofu Nan Maoshan" majors in is not the "inner alchemy" practiced by ordinary Taoist sects, but is completely different, based on the "outer alchemy method"!

The so-called "outer alchemy" is also known as "outer alchemy, yellow and white art", "golden alchemy", and "outer alchemy", but at its root, it is the method of "alchemy".

Taking a closer look, "Waitan Huangbaishu" is the method of making medicinal gold and medicinal silver. It was called "Medicine" in ancient times, while "Golden Alchemy" is the collective name of "alchemy" and "alchemy"... …

From a historical point of view, the origin of "golden elixir" is not that long ago. It was when people in ancient times couldn't find the "elixir" and turned to refining it by themselves. They "eat gold like gold and eat jade like jade." product of theory.

As for what this "golden elixir" is, it is the collective name of "golden liquid" and "returning elixir", and "golden liquid" and "returning elixir" represent water refining and fire refining respectively, which are the "art of elixir refining". "Two different refining methods.

Among them, "water refining" means turning gold and stones into liquid, and the medicine is represented by gold and jade; "fire refining" means putting gold and stones in a furnace to temper them into elixirs, and the medicine "mercuric" is the most famous.

According to ancient legends, "Golden Alchemy" originated from the developed metallurgical manufacturing industry in the Yin and Shang Dynasties. In the Qin and Han Dynasties, the metallurgical craftsmanship of craftsmen was transformed into the alchemy in the laboratories of "alchemists", and then from "alchemy" "Shu" developed into "Alchemy".

At the same time, "Alchemy" is also known as "Golden Touch". Alchemists believe that base metals can be converted into gold and silver through "elixir", so they named it "Golden Touch" and also anonymously called "Huangbai Shu". .

However, when refining elixirs in this way, the "alchemy gold" and "medicinal silver" actually produced were mostly "copper alloys", which the alchemists turned into "gold liquid" for consumption, or thought of using them as eating utensils. They have a longevity effect, and later they were also used as funds for monasticism and poverty relief.

At that time, the golden elixir technique had a slogan: "If gold is made, the world can be saved. If gold is not made, life cannot be fixed." It is believed that the refined elixir can be infused with gold before it can be taken to become an immortal. If the elixir cannot be infused with gold, the elixir has not been completed.

Of course, this was just the initial scene of "alchemy". After all, the "golden elixir technique" at that time was just the beginning of theory, and the specific details had not yet been completed. Whether it was absurd or not, most of them were still trying.

After long-term development within the Taoist sect, today's "Water Alchemy Technique" has long been fully formed. Not only is it very consistent with the principles of practice, but theoretically, it is also possible for "one elixir to ascend".

From the perspective of cultivation and Taoist thinking, the essence of this "external alchemy" is actually to condense time and space in the alchemy furnace, simulating the laws of evolution and inversion of the universe, thereby refining a so-called The solidified "Tao" that serves as the "returning elixir".

Because the process is actually a simulated experiment of "Tao", if "the elixir is completed", "the Tao is completed", and if "the elixir is not achieved", "the Tao is not completed", so in the concept of the Taoist "Wai Dan Jia", it is believed that The refined Huan Dan means taking the solid Tao and becoming an immortal.

In addition, practicing "outer alchemy" does not mean not practicing "inner alchemy". In fact, Taoist methods continue to this day, and the northern and southern Tao have long been integrated. As early as the Song Dynasty, this "outer alchemy" theory has been included in the theory. The terminology and theory of "inner alchemy" are often quoted.

However, "inner alchemy" directly "refines one's body", while "outer alchemy" first refines "jing", "qi" and "spirit" externally and blends them into one furnace, and then combines them with one's own body. When the body is in harmony, there is no distinction between the two ways of practice, but each has its own strengths and weaknesses.

As for why You Fang is so interested in this, apart from the fact that this is another different path of cultivation, there is another point, that is, now that he has the "Nine-tailed Fox Picture" and mastered the "Art of Alchemy", then naturally You have to study more.

Today, he only has magic techniques but no elixir prescriptions. He can only make the most basic alchemy using "Xing", "Ming" and "Qi" as raw materials. This is undoubtedly quite crude and primitive, and it is difficult to truly reach the level of elixir. Hall.

Therefore, as soon as the group arrived in Guangdong, they immediately headed towards Luofu Mountain. After entering the mountain gate, identifying themselves and explaining their purpose to the Taoist priests, they were immediately treated very well without even taking out their bows. .

This is no wonder. After all, up to now, the news of the five of them traveling and visiting has spread throughout the Chinese alien world, and the route of travel has been basically clear. Therefore, when they arrived in Hunan and showed up, the forces around Hunan also They all got the news and prepared to rise.

Although it is said that You Fang and his party have done something huge and like a disaster in just two or three months, this is only for the company, not the entire world.

Contrary to the company, for the major sects and forces, their own identity potential, background behind them, and the "magic machine" method they carry, no matter what, are worth making friends with and should be associated with.

Of course, most of the sects that hold this idea are secular sects, but this is not what they think within the Taoist sect. For the Taoist sect, it is all about "discussing the Tao."

To this day, even among factions such as the "Quanzhen Sect" that advocate purification and escapism, it has long been heard that You Fang is the best seedling of the "Trinity Sect" in hundreds of years, while his colleague Fu Chen is also a rare Taoist cultivator. The two of them also have unique understandings of the concepts of various Taoist schools. They have even inspired many seniors. They are definitely not comparable to ordinary juniors...

In addition to the two of them, the other three people traveling with them are also geniuses, with excellent understanding and understanding of practice. Therefore, wherever they go, the Taoism and Taoist temples all have great praise for them. The matter had already spread among the Taoist sects, so the various Taoist temples naturally welcomed him.

In addition, You Fang and his party's "visiting procedures" for various sects have been spread, and now the major forces in China are also aware of it. Therefore, after entering the "Nan Maoshan" Taoist Temple, they do not even need to visit again. If you open your mouth more often, the door will be ready.

Following the little Taoist priest in the temple, they soon arrived at the main hall. After arranging for them to sit down and handing them tea, Xiaodao saluted them and said that he would immediately invite the master to come and meet them. After talking about it, he hurriedly retreated.

"Hey, Lao You, do you think we will always be treated like this in the future?" After Xiaodao left, Hong Bin couldn't help but say something. He also felt that the visits during this period were getting smoother and smoother. Feeling more and more comfortable.

"Haha, isn't this a good idea? It can save us a lot of trouble." You Fang responded with a smile, then looked up and looked around.

In fact, although this school of Taoism is divided into the north and the south, into the complete and true one, and even further divided into various small sects, because the essence of their concepts is the same and they come from the same source, the styles of these sects are basically the same.

If there is any big difference, it may be the difference between the ancestors of the major branches. Because of this, the main halls of various Taoist temples will basically have portraits of their ancestors hanging to express where they belong. Door.

Therefore, You Fang's eyes quickly fell on the portrait in the main hall. He saw that the person in the portrait was plump in heaven and had a rosy complexion. Compared with the "immortal spirit", he looked more like the earthly person. A doctor who saves lives.

It's no wonder. After all, the reason why "Nanmaoshan" was merged into the Zhengyi Sect is because its concepts are consistent and the people in the sect are often worldly. As the founder of the sect, the people in this painting will naturally be down-to-earth. many.

As for the identity of the person in the painting, it is naturally extremely loud...

Ge Hong, whose courtesy name is Zhichuan, who calls himself "Baopuzi" and is known as "Little Immortal" in the world, was born in Jurong, Danyang (now part of Jiangsu). He was a master of Taoism in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and the founder of "alchemy".

He was originally from a wealthy family in the south of the Yangtze River. He lost his father at the age of thirteen and his family fell into decline. At the age of 16, he read extensively in classics, history and hundreds of schools of thought, and became famous for his Confucianism. He later learned Taoism from the alchemist Zheng Yin and entered the Taoist sect.

Speaking of which, most of the legendary figures in ancient Taoist sects had extraordinary experiences. For example, the founder of the Trinity Sect, Mr. Sanjiao, and the founder of inner alchemy, Mr. Ziyang, all had twists and turns. Rich, and closely related to current affairs.

And Ge Hong was no exception. He had only been practicing Taoism for a few years when he encountered Zhang Chang and Shi Bing during the Yangzhou uprising. At that time, the governor Gu Mi appointed Ge Hong as the commander of the generals. Because of his merits in breaking Shi Bing, he sent him to the army. He moved to "General Fubo".

After the uprising was put down, Ge Hong abandoned his army and went to Luoyang to search for foreign books to spread his knowledge. However, it happened to be the time of the Eight Kings Rebellion, and he wandered around the Xu and Yu states, suffering from the war, so he went to Luoyang to study. Passive and cynical, the thought of living in the mountains and forests, taking food to nourish one's nature.

It was not until more than ten years passed and everything was settled that he returned to his hometown. When the Eastern Jin Dynasty was founded, in memory of his old merits, he was awarded the title of Marquis of Guannei. Later, he was called to be the governor of Buzhou, transferred to Situ, and moved to join the army. , so that everything goes smoothly.

It was also at that time that Ge Hong heard that Jiaozhi produced cinnabar, so he requested to be appointed as a cinnabar. He was passing through Guangzhou on his way to the post. The governor Deng Yue expressed his willingness to provide the raw materials for elixir making in Luofu Mountain, so he decided to stop his trip and lived in seclusion in Luofu Mountain. .

Later, he built Nan'an in front of Zhuming Cave, practiced alchemy, and wrote books and lectures. Due to the increasing number of scholars, he built three more nunneries in the east, west, and north, gradually laying the foundation of "Nan Maoshan" and carrying forward the "technique of external alchemy". stand up.

If we want to talk about his contribution to this sect's "alchemy method", Ge Hong definitely plays a decisive role. It can be said that it was his appearance that made the "external alchemy technique" gradually become orthodox...

The classics such as "Yuhan Prescriptions", "Emergency Prescriptions" and "Baopuzi" written by him even sorted out various "alchemy techniques" that were popular at that time and made a complete summary and refinement. It had a profound influence on the development of "alchemy" in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and he can be regarded as the first person to connect the past and the future among the "alchemy"!

"Those who wish to become immortals should base themselves on loyalty, filial piety, obedience, benevolence and trust. If you do not practice virtue and only practice alchemy, you will not live forever..."

"Looking at all the Taoist precepts, it all says that those who want to live forever must accumulate good deeds and perform meritorious deeds, be kind to things, forgive themselves and others, be kind to insects, rejoice in people's good fortune, sympathize with people's suffering, help people in need, and save people in need. , do not hurt living things with your hands, do not seek misfortune with your mouth, see others' gains as your own gains, see others' losses as your own losses, do not exalt yourself, do not praise yourself, do not envy yourself, do not flatter others, this is what you do. If you are virtuous and receive blessings from heaven, your deeds will surely come true, and you can hope to seek immortality."

Looking at the portrait on the main hall, You Fang naturally thought of the famous sayings of senior Ge Hong, who advocated that "the health of immortals should be internal, and Confucianism should be applied to the world externally", which is the basic basis of the "Nan Maoshan" practice. Require.

It can be seen from this that the power of this indigenous Taoist sect in China lies in its "all-inclusive" and "accommodating all rivers". Regardless of "Buddhism" or "Confucianism", whatever can be used by me can be taken for my own use without worrying about the other sects. point.